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Committee kills private school scholarship bill
Sen. Bob Nonini’s $10 million income tax credit bill barely squeaked through the House, but was voted down handily by the Senate’s tax panel.
Committee defies chairman, spikes budget bill
In a turbulent hearing, senators defy Chairman John Goedde on a budget bill, take steps to revive one labor bill, and keep another budget bill in legislative limbo.
House dismantles school security bill
Lawmakers replaced school safety plans with plan to protect gun owners from firearms seizure.
House Ed agrees to end evergreen clauses
The bill would require salary and benefits be renegotiated every year between districts and teachers’ representatives.
Statehouse endgames: charter bills on hold
The Senate delayed a vote on two controversial charter schools bills Monday. Details on those bills — and the rest of the legislative endgame.
For schools, $30.6 million is in jeopardy
The 2012-13 budget fix for public schools — which seemed to be a legislative slam dunk — is now caught in the end-of-session endgame.
Sending a message? Senate rejects labor bill
The Senate rejected a bill to allow school districts to cut salaries and contract days. But the vote may have been a calculated move to signal opposition to the 2013-14 public schools budget.
Voter initiative bill clears the House
Those seeking to place an initiative or referendum on the ballot would need to gather a certain percentage of signatures in 18 legislative districts.
House passes 2013-14 school budget
The 2013-14 school budget calls for a 2.2 percent increase in general fund spending, but still must overcome opposition in the Senate.
Senate Ed holds Students Come First ‘fix’
Chairman John Goedde said the 2012-13 funding bill isn’t dead, but the clock does appear to be ticking on the 2013 legislative session.